W. Ardon Brandyberry, 85, died June 22, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Sept. 1, 1930, near Hill City, to Walter and Virginia (Knauf) Brandyberry.

Ardon married Leota May Palmer in 1954. They later divorced. He then married Shirley Mock Ebeling July 8, 1971, in Hutchinson. They shared 44 years of marriage. Ardon was a professor of biological sciences at Hutchinson Community College from 1961 to 1992. He enjoyed gardening, electronics and reading.

Ardon is survived by: wife, Shirley of the home; children, Ardis Erbe and husband Bill of Kennewick, Wash., Weston Brandyberry and wife Elisabeth of Wichita, Melissa Brandyberry of Lyons, Eric Brandyberry of Rogers, Ark.; stepchildren, Cheryl Riemann (Gene) of South Hutchinson, Marcia Trebilcock (Greg) of Wichita, Mark Ebeling (Lorry), Cindy Childs (Glen), all of Hutchinson, Bill Ebeling (Brenda) of Buhler; brother, Norman Brandyberry and wife Phyllis of Hill City; brother-in-law, Ernest Tallman of Hays; 15 grandchildren; 13 step grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 12 step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Elaine Brandyberry; and sister, Vada Tallman.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2016, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Mark Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wesley Towers Greenhouse Fund, Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association or Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.